Average Teaching assistants Salary in Vale of White Horse
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Vale of White Horse compares
For teaching assistantss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £16,505. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 8.4% below the norm. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £16,505 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,993. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Vale of White Horse is £38,134, so teaching assistantss sit 56.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £16,505 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,993 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Vale of White Horse
Salary data is by ONS region. Vale of White Horse is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Vale of White Horse?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Vale of White Horse) is £16,505 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does teaching assistants pay in Vale of White Horse compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the South East earn 8.4% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Vale of White Horse compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Vale of White Horse is £38,134. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 56.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Vale of White Horse. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.